About Wine Country

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About

Wine Country is a 2019 American comedy film directed by Amy Poehler, marking her directorial debut. The film follows a group of longtime friends who travel to Napa Valley for a weekend getaway to celebrate their 50th birthdays. As they embark on wine tastings and other adventures, the group must confront their past and present struggles, ultimately gaining a deeper understanding of their friendship and themselves. The plot centers around Rebecca (Rachel Dratch), who organizes the trip for her friends Abby (Amy Poehler), Catherine (Ana Gasteyer), Jenny (Emily Spivey), Naomi (Maya Rudolph), and Val (Paula Pell). Throughout the trip, the friends experience comedic mishaps, misunderstandings, and emotional revelations, leading to moments of laughter and introspection.

Making / Production

Wine Country was written by Emily Spivey and Liz Cackowski, both of whom also star in the film. The screenplay was inspired by a real-life trip that the actresses took together to celebrate Dratch's 50th birthday. The film was shot on location in Napa Valley, California, known for its picturesque vineyards and wineries. Amy Poehler, in addition to directing the film, served as a producer along with Carla Hacken, Morgan Sackett, and Andy Samberg. The production aimed to capture the beauty and charm of Napa Valley, while also showcasing the chemistry and comedic talents of the ensemble cast.

Actors

• Amy Poehler as Abby: A successful entrepreneur who struggles with work-life balance.
• Rachel Dratch as Rebecca: The group's planner and the reason for the trip.
• Maya Rudolph as Naomi: A high-strung and anxious friend.
• Paula Pell as Val: A witty and sarcastic member of the group.
• Emily Spivey as Jenny: A laid-back and easygoing friend.
• Ana Gasteyer as Catherine: A former therapist who has recently become spiritual.
• Tina Fey as Tammy: An eccentric wine enthusiast they meet during their trip.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Wine Country marks the directorial debut of Amy Poehler.
• The film was partially inspired by a real-life trip that the main cast members took to celebrate Rachel Dratch's 50th birthday.
• Many scenes were improvised, showcasing the comedic talents of the cast.
• Wine Country was filmed on location in Napa Valley, California.
• The film features cameo appearances by Tina Fey and Cherry Jones.

Awards

No major awards have been won by Wine Country.

Quotes

• "I'll take a bottle of your second most expensive wine. Let's live a little!" - Abby
• "Sandwiches always taste better when someone else makes them." - Val
• "You pack like it's your job and you're not good at your job." - Jenny

Music

Wine Country features a soundtrack comprising a mix of popular songs and original score. Some notable songs included in the film are:

• "California" by Joni Mitchell
• "I Can't Tell You Why" by The Eagles
• "Where Is My Mind?" by The Pixies
• "Rich Girl" by Hall & Oates
• "Black Magic Woman" by Santana